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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Background of the Study
The use of technology is always expanding in our ever-changing world. It has
an impact on all aspects of our life, from our ability to communicate with others, to
our ability to access information at our fingertips. As well as, it became the powerful
tool that aids and improves education in a variety of ways, including making it easier
for teachers to create instructional materials and creating new opportunities for
people to learn and contribute. Interactions between students and teachers altered
when physical classrooms gave way to virtual experiences. The COVID-19
pandemic is forcing many schools and universities to implement online learning,
remote work, and other activities to help control the virus's spread.
Throughout the pandemic, several schools around the world used an internet
platform to provide virtual classrooms. The unexpected and hurried transition from
face-to-face lessons to online platform classes has an impact on how students
employ the various technology platforms, and it has both a positive and bad impact
on each student's mental health. During these days, each student's mental health
problems are undergoing a fundamental change. This change is being driven by the
widespread availability of “digital technology” by which we mean computers, the
internet, mobile devices such as smartphones, and mobile software applications.
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Technology usage refers to the use of technology. It is the application of
practical sciences, to industry or commerce stated from the Reverso Dictionary. It
also refers to the application of the use of techniques, in improving our lives with the
use of technology. As stated in Science Direct, country, culture, and religion have a
great impact on how technology is used in homes. Meanwhile, according to
mentalhealth.gov, mental health is defined by our emotional, psychological and
social well-being. It affects the way how we feel, think and behave. It can also be
used to assess, how we deal with our problems, how we handle our stress, and in
making choices. It’s important to maintain healthy mental health, for it improves our
emotional state, and boosts our personality. When we say Mental Health, we are not
referring to the absence of mental illness, rather viewing the presence of various
aspects of well-being.
While students have stayed in their homes, they spend most of their time in
front of their devices not knowing that it may affect their mental health in various
ways. The students spend a lot of time on screen attending online classes but after
the session, they would proceed to use their devices again. Students use various
social media platforms such as Google Meet, Facebook, Messenger, and Google
Classroom to improve the interaction between students and teachers, as well as to
communicate with the entire class, gain access to learning materials, and engage in
interactive and collaborative activities. The use of technology may serve as a source
of entertainment and relaxation for the student's mental health but overusing it may
also cause risks that may severely affect their wellbeing. Students that spend most
of their time with technology may be linked to cases that cause them depression, low
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self-esteem, and anxiety. Technology usage may benefit a student in some ways but
if it is not managed properly, it may cause negative mental health effects that hinder
how they function.
On the other hand, technology has made it easier for people to obtain
information, assistance, and support, there are substantial concerns linked with its
expanding use. Screen time and social media use among youngsters and teens
have been related to an increase in the pervasiveness of mental health issues. The
impact of technology on teenagers can affect their social skills, development, and be
linked to a variety of other problems. According to all4kids.org, internet addiction is
becoming a prevalent problem, particularly among younger groups such as
teenagers. It's been related to despair, low self-esteem, and loneliness, all of which
are symptoms that might lead to diagnosable mental diseases or worsen pre-
existing problems.
Students' mental health is something we should not overlook; it is something
we should prioritise. Many students suffer from mental health issues as a result of
the challenges brought on by COVID-19, particularly in the field of studies, especially
during this pandemic. The government's quarantine and safety measures cause
students to stay at home, where they use technology like cellphones, tablets,
laptops, and other modern appliances to pass the time and study. Depression,
anxiety, suicide, eating disorders, and addiction are among the top mental health
issues that students face, according to bestcollege.com. This mindset should be
taken care of by the individual and others who can understand their situation.
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They must not stock into this trap but rather seek out the bright side of life and
maintain good mental health. Mental health is an issue that is constantly stigmatised
in our society. Because of the stigma and disgrace associated with mental illness,
people are less inclined to seek medical treatment. To improve our lives, we must
eliminate stigma and shame. A person's mental health issues do not make them any
less of a person. When we value mental health, we live better lives. It does not
ensure that things will improve immediately, but it does suggest that we will learn to
appreciate ourselves and progress over time. Mental health is just as important as
physical health. We must remove the stigma surrounding mental health because it
impacts everything. We are more likely to be unaware of our true worth and to
struggle with situations beyond our control if we do not maintain healthy mental
health. When we neglect our mental health, we are neglecting ourselves. We must
prioritise our fitness and health as much as, if not more than, anything else. We must
learn that we are good enough - that we, and others, are deserving of compassion.
Statement of the Problem
In this present day, various technologies have been the main resources that
we always use in our everyday life. Using high-tech devices helps us in different
ways and it also may affect our mental health in a good or bad way especially in
today's situation where we are exposed to using technologies. Being a daily user of
various technologies may affect how we behave and function in our daily
performance. This study aims to know the different effects of using technology on
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the mental health of senior high school students in Cuenca Institute in the midst of a
pandemic, and particularly it responds to the following questions:
Particularly, it responds to the following questions:
1. Is there any difference between the effect of proper and improper usage of
technology on the mental health of the students?
2. Does the use of technological devices make the students improve or worsen their
daily lifestyle?
3. Does the use of technology contribute to the student's intellectual and emotional
health being?
Significance of the study
The transition of the educational system in our country, from traditional classes
to online classes or blended learning, was brought about by the COVID-19
pandemic. Due to this, it leads to the exposure of students to the uses of various
technologies. This exposure may affect the mental health issues of the students.
This study aims to find out the effect of using technology on the mental health of
students. The generalization of this study will be a significant contribution to the vast
knowledge concerning the student's mental health during the pandemic. Vital results
of this research could be foremost and beneficial, specifically to the following:
 Students. The outcome of the study will serve as their guide in maintaining a
healthy mind. In addition, this would be an eye-opener for the Senior High
School Students of Cuenca Institute, for them to have an idea of how
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technology affects their mental health. In conclusion, the findings may
enlighten them to know their various behaviors while using different
technologies and seek help to lessen the effect of using social media
platforms on their mental health.
 Guidance Counselor. The result of this study will guide and provide some
information for them to be aware of how technology affects the mental health
of the students. The content of this study will also help them to have an idea
to create an action, program, or rules that will help the students to overcome
their mental health issues.
 Teachers. This study would inform them on how their students' behavior is
affected by technology usage. It will provide them with the idea that their
student's excessive use of devices may be the route for their low academic
performance because of the effects on their mental health. This research may
also serve as a guide for them to know how they may minimize their student's
time on-screen during this pandemic where they are heavily dependent on
technologies.
 Parents. This study would inform parents on how technology usage affects
their children’s behavior during the pandemic. It will be bright evidence for
themselves to measure how their children rely either moderately or heavily on
technology that may show misbehavior. This study may provide information
on how technologies can affect their children’s mental health in the present
day.
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 Psychiatrists. This study will provide information that will aid in the treatment
of people suffering from mental disorders. They will be able to recognize
some signs and facts related to their patient's technology usage as a result of
this study. In addition, the findings of this study may be used as a reference in
assessing teens' mental health disorders as a result of the usage of various
technologies during pandemics.
 Psychologist. The findings of these studies may be a pattern for them to
know the several behaviors of the students in using various technologies. It
also may be their reference in studying the mental states of each learner
during this pandemic where they are very exposed to numerous high-tech
devices. As well as the outcomes may lighten them to examine the
relationship of misbehavior of every student in using technology that can
significantly affect their mental being.
 Future researchers. The results of this study will help and serve as a
reference for future researchers who will conduct related studies about this
topic. The research is also open for the development of the study.
Scope and Delimitations

The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of technology usage on
the mental health of students during the pandemic. Also, it further analyzes the
different behavioral usage of technology of the students that can awful affect their
mental being. Here, we would present the effect of technology usage on the mental
health of senior high school students amid a global pandemic. As well as the
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purpose of it is to find out the various challenges that the students faced in using
technology that can affect their cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The respondents of this research are the
students of Cuenca Institute Senior High School Student S.Y.2020-2021.The
maximum number of respondents of this research is approximately 60 students.
Research sampling techniques is the research method that will be used in selecting
the respondents. This study is limited only to the senior high school students of
Cuenca Institute. They are chosen because they are the largest capacity in the
population who experience the effect of technology usage on mental health during
this new way of learning. As well as, given the fact that students are the ones who
can relate the most to the research, they are also the ones who can provide reliable
details of the information that could support the success of this research. All of the
information gathered will highly recommend that this problem will be granted.
Definition of Terms
For the readers to have a clear understanding of the undertaken study, the
researchers identified the relevant terminology that is frequently mentioned as well
as those that appeared unusual and difficult to understand. These terminologies are
the following:
Anxiety - a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent
event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Despair - the complete loss or absence of hope.
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Devices - are tools like cellphones, laptops, and computers that help students to
study easier and more efficiently.
Diagnosable - the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by
examination of the symptoms.
Low self-esteem - someone lacks the confidence in who they are and what they
can do. Oftentimes, they feel incomplete, unloved, or inadequate.
Prevalent - widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.
Psychiatrist - a person who studies medicine, they can assess both mental and
physical state of a person, also known as a medical doctor.
Psychological - state of mind or anything associated with the emotional or mental
health of a person.
Psychologist - a person who studies a person’s mind and behavior.
Suicide - an act of taking one’s own life.
Technology - modern devices that help improve the way of living of humankind.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - a brain disorder that affects
how to control one’s body
Cyberbullying - type of bullying that uses electronic devices
Descriptive Research - it aims to provide more details regarding a particular issue.
Google Forms - a free online software by google which allows you to create
surveys or quizzes.
Likert Scale - it is a scale that researchers use to collect respondent’s attitudes and
opinions.
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Research Design - overall concept or strategy to put together the components of a
study in a logical manner.
Sampling - selecting a group of individuals that you will collect data from in your
research.
Simple Random Sampling - a sampling technique where each individual has an
equal opportunity of being chosen.
Slovin’s Method - it is used to calculate the sample size.
Social Isolation – condition of having a little or no contact with other people
Statistical Analysis - science of collecting data and uncovering patterns and trends.
Statistical Treatment of Data - it is where you apply some form of statistical
method to a data set to transform it from a group of meaningless numbers into
meaningful output.
Weighted Average - the average in a collection of numbers.
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CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
The literature and research included in this chapter discuss many views,
conceptions, assumptions, conclusions, and also the various additional benefits to
the research from the past to the present. Considering the researchers' thorough
and in-depth analysis, this chapter covers the relevant literature and studies. This
will serves as a reference for the researchers as they further their studies.
Based on the Duke University (2017) in the article “More Technology Use
Linked to Mental Health Issues in At-Risk Adolescences”, the increased use of
technology is connected to later increases in attention, behavior, and self-regulation
problems among teenagers who are already at risk for mental health disorders.
However, they discover that utilizing technology had several advantages:
Adolescents were less likely to express symptoms of despair and anxiety on days
when they spent more time using digital devices. In accordance with this, 151 young
adolescents used mobile phones to answer questions concerning their everyday use
of digital technology. They were observed three times a day for a month before
having their mental health symptoms examined 18 months later. The youth that took
part were between the ages of 11 and 15, had a poorer socioeconomic position, and
were at a higher risk for mental health issues. Adolescents were more likely to
engage in conduct issues such as lying, arguing, and other behavioral issues on
days when they used their devices more — both when they surpassed their own
typical use and when they exceeded their peers' average use. Furthermore, on days
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when teenagers used digital devices more frequently, they had trouble paying
attention and displayed indications of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD). On the bright side, using digital technology can benefit adolescents who
are depressed or anxious. More texting time was linked to less depression and
anxiety symptoms the next day. Today's kids are using digital technology to connect
in constructive ways rather than isolating themselves. According to Odgers, the
adolescents in the study were already at a higher risk for mental health problems
regardless of their use of digital devices, and it's unclear if the findings would apply
to other adolescents. To sum it all up, technology has both beneficial and harmful
consequences on students' mental health.
According to Lynch, M. (2019), in the article entitled, “The Effects of
technology on the Teen Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health”, Elementary, Middle,
and High School students grow up with social media and cannot remember a time
when they were not using it. There are few facts people need to be aware of, first,
two-thirds of teenagers have internet-capable mobile devices. Second, 90% of
teenagers have used social media. And lastly, teens spend an average of nine hours
a day on the internet, not including time spent on homework. Access to technology
has significantly benefited education, but we cannot ignore the relationship between
the expansion of technology and growth in teenage mental illness and suicide. With
62 percent of undergraduate students experiencing severe anxiety, anxiety is likely
the most common mental health concern among youngsters. This article shows that
most students experience anxiety, and it is because of excessive use of technology
or inappropriate events they encounter on their social media.
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According to Ellis, S. (2020) in the article entitled “The Growing Mental Health
Effects of COVID-19 for Young Adults”, at the present, an epidemic, school closings,
and social isolation are all having a significant impact on the lives of high school and
college students. Jennifer Rothman of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Arlington, Virginia, the number of teens and young adults, ages 18-24, who have
contemplated suicide has increased. NAMI hotline have recorded an increase in
calls over the past few months. The calls were about anxiety, stress and depression
of teens. On the other hand, Chief Program Officer Laura Horne explained that their
recent survey shows that 80% of students have experienced some negative impact
to their mental health due to this pandemic and 20% said their mental health had
significantly worsened. Also, Horne stated that having this pandemic made a lot
suffer from depression and other various mental illness. In addition, it shows that
loneliness leads to an unhealthy mental and physical health. Basically, teens and
young adults during this pandemic having experienced so much suffering specially
having no in-person time with their friends and peers which significantly affected
their mental health.
According to Haidt, J., and Nick, A., (2020) in their article entitled
“Scrutinizing the effects of digital technology on mental health”, they conclude that
digital devices might be used to improve well-being and it has also a great negative
impact on our psychological aspects. The use of various social media is the most
suspect cause of the sudden increase in the rates of depression, anxiety, and self-
harm among adolescents especially girls. Adolescents tend to be heavy users of
various digital media like smartphones, computers, gaming, the Internet, and
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especially social media. As well as, they regard social media as a sugar: harmless in
small to moderate amounts and hazardous only if youngsters consume enormous
quantities. However, unlike sugar, social media does not only affect individuals who
consume it. It has completely altered the nature of peer connections, family
relationships, and daily activities. Also, they stated that people who reduce their use
of various digital technology generally report an improvement in mood or a reduction
in loneliness or depression symptoms within a few weeks. In the contrast, they
indicated that the use of various technologies can be used to improve our mental
health being. Mobile phones and other Internet-connected gadgets, on the other
hand, allow for continuous collection of objective data on behavior in the context of
people's real lives, resulting in a rich data set that can reveal the magnitude and
timing of mental health requirements in individuals. In conclusion, due to the
extensive use of digital devices of the students/teenagers now a days they are
especially vulnerable to the devices’ risks and burdens that increases in the mental-
health problems in this age group.
According to Regis College (2021) in their article entitled “Effects of
Technology in Children During a Pandemic”, the positive impact of devices is that
they can provide an opportunity for children to continue their education and maintain
relationships with friends and family. Remote learning, computers, tablets, and
smartphones have allowed students to remain connected to the classroom, even
virtually. Many students have appreciated the less structured nature of remote
learning and ability to work at their own pace and on their own terms. Studies have
shown that using social media and messaging platforms to stay in touch with loved
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ones improves mental and emotional health, particularly in times of crisis. However,
the negative impact of technology is the reality that children may use them too much
and that screen time may replace family time. Excessive usage of technology has
been associated with anxiety, depression, addiction, and other issues. Multiple
studies have shown a link between social media use and increased feelings of
anxiety and depression, particularly in children. Social media with carefully curated
feeds of people’s idealized versions of themselves can often lead to loneliness and
envy. Many users also get their news from social media and much of it are negative
information, which can cause anxiety. Conversely, evidence provided that the less
time people spend on social media, the less depressed and lonely they feel.
According to Bashir, H., and Bhat, S., (2016) in their studies of the “Effects of
Social Media on Mental Health: A Review”, they concluded that online harassment,
depression, sexting/texting, stress, tiredness, loneliness, decrease in intellectual
ability, cyberbullying, emotion suppression, and lack of concentration are the
complex relationship between social media usage and mental health issues among
the younger generation. Also, younger generations feel restless when they cannot
access messages from social media apps outside of their partners, leading to
Phantom Vibration Syndrome (PVS) that reflects their grief of obsession with
constantly checking social messages reveals an expression of cell phone-induced
anxiety. Excessive usage of social media leads to disastrous results, that start with
anxiety and proceed to depression. Depression and time spent on social networking
sites by adolescents are found to be positively correlated. Similarly (Lou et al., 2012)
assert that students who use social platforms strongly report increased loneliness. It
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has also been found that the use of various social networking sites also enhances
psycho-social problems such as adjustment and self-esteem (Kalpidou et al., 2011).
Unregulated, unsanitary, and compulsive use of internet resources increases
loneliness over time and higher internet usage among younger generations
reinforces the emotional loneliness. This study shows that the rising use of social
media by the students/youth generates concerns about its adverse effect on the
general emotional, psychological, and social well-being of everyone nowadays
where all the students are exposed to various technology devices.
According to the study of Halupa C. (2016) entitled “Risk: The Impact of
Online Learning and Technology on Student Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social
Health”, they show that the excessive usage of technology can negatively impact the
health of the youth and cause technology addiction that can create various mental
health concerns. This may negatively affect their normal everyday routines and
impact their academic performance. Regardless, technology can benefit a student
as information is easily attainable and can be used to engage with friends and
family. This study is an insight into how technology affects the behavior of the youth.
The excessive use of technology can risk a student’s mental health which can
severely affect how they function in their daily lives and affect their academic
performance. Technology also benefits us as it makes things easier for students and
has social interactions. Technology usage can both exhibit positive and negative
effects which is why it must be used responsibly and in the right way.
As stated by Kecojevic, A. et al. (2020) in research entitled “The impact of
the COVID-19 epidemic on mental health of undergraduate students in New Jersey,
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cross-sectional study”. Students are affected physically, intellectually, financially, and
psychologically because of the crisis. Institutions across the country have quickly
transitioned from face-to-face to online learning. Students' stress levels are likely to
have grown because of the shift to online learning, particularly in subjects that were
not originally planned for online learning. Access to computers and the internet at
home may be a problem for some students, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing
financial hardship for 4 out of 5 students, base on loan management website
Student Loan Hero survey. Additionally, COVID-19 create a negative impact on the
population mental health of the students. The students expressed increasing
concern about social isolation, as well as increased stress, anxiety, and depression.
Some of the most common mental health problems among students are depression,
anxiety, suicide, eating disorders, and addiction. The present COVID-19 pandemic is
having a severe negative influence on college students' mental health, according to
their findings. College students who face more academic and personal challenges
may be more sensitive to mental health problems. This will serve as a bridge to a
better understanding of our research, as it deals with technology usage and how it
affects senior high school students' mental health.
According to Sorkin, D. et al. (2021) in the research entitled “Rise in Use of
Digital Mental Health Tools and Technologies in the United States During the
COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey Study”, during the early stages of the COVID-19
pandemic, there was an increase in the usage of digital mental health tools and
other technologies. Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) was used to conduct a survey
of 5,907 people in the United States; the survey was conducted over four weeks in
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2020, and respondents came from all 50 states and Washington, DC. Higher
COVID-19 case rates were related with a considerably higher risk of reporting
depressive symptoms, but not anxiety symptoms. Depression and anxiety symptoms
were related to a greater chance of use each form of technology. Also, time was
related to an increase in the probability of using mental health forums, websites, or
apps, phone-based or text-based crisis lines, and online, computer, or console
gaming/video games. This research proves that the COVID-19 pandemic creates
impact to the mental health of people and it includes the students. Lots of people
experiencing under depression more than anxiety. With the survey proves that the
time of people also spend using technologies to help their depression and anxiety.
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CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the method used in the study. It also describes the
subject of the study and the procedure of data gathering that will be used for
analysis and interpretation. This type of study shows impacts and gauges the effects
of technology on the mental health of senior high school students of Cuenca Institute
in the midst of a pandemic.
Research Design
The research design used in this study is descriptive. Descriptive research is a
research approach that analyzes the factors and variables or phenomena under
investigation. Also, this research design focuses on a deep explanation of the whole
study and validates well all the information. The researcher chose a descriptive
research design because it is the best way of gathering quantifiable data for
statistical analysis of a population sample. Moreover, this type of research design is
the best technique to answer all the questions and clearly define the study's
hypothesis. The descriptive research design is used in this study because it employs
survey questionnaires to obtain information on the students' behavior, beliefs, and
perceptions regarding using technology in their mental health.
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Sampling Technique
The researcher uses a simple random sampling, a method for choosing a
smaller sample size from a larger population to conduct research and make broad
generalizations about the entire population. A large set of individual respondents
were chosen randomly, where the students of Cuenca Institute Senior High School
are selected from the different strands: Accountancy, Business, and Management
(ABM), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), and Science, Technology
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). With the use of a wheel of names, all of the
students in each section were chosen, randomly. We use this technique to have a
solid and legit survey without being prejudiced in selecting students who can relate
to our issue. The researchers make sure that all of the respondents were chosen
only by chance.
Respondents
The 259 respondents of the researchers are senior high school students from
Cuenca Institute. These respondents are the chosen ones who are knowledgeable
enough to answer the problems of our research. They were truthful in their
responses to the research questions. All of them had made a significant contribution
to our study. On top of that, the accomplishment of this research will be impossible
without the cooperation of our beloved fellow students.
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Data Gathering Procedure
The data was acquired by the researchers using a survey form. They asked
students questions in the form of survey questionnaires via Google forms, with the
entire question being closed-ended. Three (3) linear scales, one (1) multiple-choice
scale, one (1) Likert scale, and two (2) checkboxes are used by the researchers.
The survey questionnaires are made up of seven questions regarding how
technology affects their mental health during the pandemic, and each individual was
answered the form at approximately 20-40 minutes. As well as some of the
questions answered by respondents address the effects of using technology on their
mental health during the new normal. On the other hand, the researchers chose
respondents randomly for every section of Cuenca Institute Senior High School
students and used Slovin's method with a 10% margin of error to get the exact
number of students required for each section. Each section of respondents is given
approximately three days to completely answer the given survey questionnaire. In
total, 259 students from the Cuenca Institute Senior High School Department
responded to the survey.
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Statistical Treatment of Data
The researchers did not recommend a complex statistical procedure. The
information obtained was properly recorded and categorized. The researchers
calculated the mean of the data on a Likert Scale by taking the weighted average
and then evaluated the results. The researchers also compute the corresponding
averages of the tallied numbers.
Formula (Corresponding Percentage): where:
n
P= N × 100 % P = Percentage
n = Number of Sample Size
N = Number of Sample Population
Formula (Weighted Average): Question No. 1
10 ( x ) +9 ( x ) +8 ( x )+ 7 ( x ) +6 ( x ) +5 ( x ) + 4 ( x )+ 3 ( x ) +2 ( x )+1 ( x )
WA=
∑x
10 ( 2 )+ 9 ( 20 )+ 8 ( 48 ) +7 ( 43 ) +6 ( 52 )+ 5 ( 64 ) +4 ( 17 ) +3 ( 6 ) +2 ( 2 )+ 1 ( 5 )
WA=
259
WA=6.22
where:
WA = Weighted Average , x = score , Ex = No. of Respondent
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Verbal Interpretation Legend:
1.00 – 1.90 1. Does Not Care
1.91 – 2.80 2. Totally unaffected
2.81 – 3.70 3. Unaffected
3.71 – 4.60 4. Slightly Unaffected
4.61 – 5.50 5. Either unaffected
5.51 – 6.40 6. Neutral
6.41 – 7.30 7. Either Affected
7.31 – 8.20 8. Slightly Affected
8.21 – 9.10 9. Affected
9.11 – 10.00 10. Strongly Affected

Question No. 1
10 ( x ) +9 ( x ) +8 ( x )+ 7 ( x ) +6 ( x ) +5 ( x ) + 4 ( x )+ 3 ( x ) +2 ( x )+1 ( x )
WA=
∑x
10 (5 )+ 9 ( 12 )+ 8 (51 ) +7 ( 61 ) +6 ( 47 ) +5 ( 57 ) +4 ( 18 ) +3 (5 )+ 2 ( 0 )+ 1 ( 3 )
WA=
259
WA=6.37
where:
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1.00 – 1.90 1. Not totally Struggle
1.91 – 2.80 2. Struggle
2.81 – 3.70 3. Maybe Struggle
3.71 – 4.60 4. Partly Struggle
4.61 – 5.50 5. Slightly Struggle
5.51 – 6.40 6. Neutral
6.41 – 7.30 7. Slightly Nourish
7.31 – 8.20 8. Partly Nourish
8.21 – 9.10 9. Nourish
9.11 – 10.00 10. Totally Nourish
Question No. 5
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10 ( x ) +9 ( x ) +8 ( x )+ 7 ( x ) +6 ( x ) +5 ( x ) + 4 ( x )+ 3 ( x ) +2 ( x )+1 ( x )
WA=
∑x
10 ( 8 ) +9 ( 16 ) +8 ( 34 )+ 7 ( 46 ) +6 ( 42 )+ 5 ( 71 ) + 4 ( 26 ) +3 ( 11 ) +2 ( 4 ) +1 ( 0 )
WA=
259
WA=6.06
where:
1.00 – 1.90 1. Absolutely not damaged
1.91 – 2.80 2. Not Damaged
2.81 – 3.70 3. Partly not damaged
3.71 – 4.60 4. Slightly Not damaged
4.61 – 5.50 5. Moderate
5.51 – 6.40 6. Slightly Damage
6.41 – 7.30 7. Constantly Damage
7.31 – 8.20 8. Completely Damage
8.21 – 9.10 9. Significantly Damage

10. Extremely Damage
9.11 – 10.00
Question No. 6
Formula (Weighted Average): Question No. 7.1
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4 ( x ) +3 ( x )+ 2 ( x ) +1 ( x )
WA=
∑x
4 (17 )+ 3 (169 )+ 2 ( 72 ) +1 (7 )
WA=
259
WA=2.80
where:
1.00 – 1.75 1. Nor Disagree
1.76 – 2.49 2. Neither Agree
2.50 – 3.24 3. Agree
3.25 – 4.00 4. Strongly Agree

Question No. 7.1
Formula (Weighted Average): Question No. 7.2
4 ( x ) +3 ( x )+ 2 ( x ) +1 ( x )
WA=
∑x
4 (35 )+ 3 ( 146 )+ 2 ( 72 ) +1 ( 9 )
WA=
259
WA=2.82
where:
1.00 – 1.75 1. Nor Disagree
1.76 – 2.49 2. Neither Agree
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2.50 – 3.24 3. Agree
3.25 – 4.00 4. Strongly Agree

Question No. 7.2
CHAPTER 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
In this chapter, researchers analyzed the findings based on data received
from an online survey. This survey will show how technology usage affects the
mental health of the students in senior high school in Cuenca Institute. Also, the
gathered data will help to determine the effect of the technology on their mental
health.
The researchers provided seven (7) questions for the respondents that are all
about the effects of technology usage to the mental health of students. Where in the
given answer of respondents are legitimate and kept confidentially. The following are
the results of the survey:
Research Question 1: How straining is it for your mental health when you spend
most of your day using your devices?
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The responses out of 259 respondents from the Senior High School
students in Cuenca Institute chosen does not care (scale 1) with 5 (1.9%)
responses, totally unaffected (scale 2) with 2 (0.8%) responses, unaffected (scale 3)
with 6 (2.3%), sometimes unaffected (scale 4) with 17 (6.6%) responses, either
unaffected (scale 5) with 64 (24.7%) responses, neutral (scale 6) with 52 (20.1%)
responses, either affected (scale 7) with 43 (16.6%) responses, sometimes affected
(scale 8) with 48 (18.5%) responses, affected (scale 9) with 20 (7.7%), strongly
affected (scale 10) with 2 (0.8%). The highest probability is in the scale of 5 either
unaffected with 64 responses followed by neutral with 52 responses while the lowest
response is totally unaffected and strongly affected with the same 2 responses. It
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shows that a lot of the students are either unaffected when it comes to their mental
health when using devices.
Research Question 2: What are the advantages of properly using devices to your
mental health?
The graph shows the numerous advantages of properly using devices on
students' mental health. The 259 students who took part in the survey were asked to
select all of the appropriate answers that corresponded to their opinions and
experiences with using various technology devices. The advantages of "It entertains
me" stand out among the seven options, with 188 students responding to it, out of
259 total respondents it has a ratio of 72.6 %. The second is "It serves as a source
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of relaxation," with 132 students (51%) acknowledging that when they use
technology properly, they feel relaxed. The third is "It provides varied knowledge,"
where 124 students (47.6 %) agree that technology serves as a source of
awareness and it is the one who brings information to us, especially during this
pandemic. Followed by "It reduces sadness" with 120 students’ respondents (46.3
%) admitting that the use of technology helps them to minimize their feelings of
sadness in the middle of the pandemic. Next are the advantages of "It reduces
stress," which has 114 respondents (44 %) believe that proper technology usage
enhances their overall mental health in reducing the stress they feel. On the other
hand, 70 students (27%) claim that "It lessens my anxiety." The respondents say
that devices assist their well-being by reducing the anxiety that they perceive.
Moreover, the last advantage is "It improves my intellectually" . The least number of
respondents with 51 students (12.9%) indicate that using the various devices
improves their intellectual beings. Aside from that, one (1) student stated that
properly using devices helps him to avoid numerous distractions. In conclusion, the
respondents use various technology devices as a source of entertainment to lessen
the anxiety, stress, and sadness that their overall mental health experiences
throughout this new normal.
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Research Question 3: What are the disadvantages of improperly using your
devices to your mental health?
According to the respondents, Cuenca Institute Senior High School students,
the disadvantages of improper device use on our mental health include depression,
anxiety, eating disorders, self-absorption, unhealthy self-centeredness, stress, social
media addiction, impulsiveness, overthinking, procrastination, increasing
insecurities, tiredness, and unproductivity. The bar graph depicts the
disadvantages of improper device use on our mental health. As can be seen from
the graph, social media addiction was chosen by 166 out of 259 respondents
(64.1%) as the greatest negative impact of improper device use on our mental
health. The second cause is that it causes respondents to overthink, which was
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chosen by 99 people (38.2%). The third reason, according to 98 respondents
(37.8%), is that it promotes unhealthy self-centeredness. Following that is eating
disorders, which was chosen by 83 people (32%). The sixth option, which is that it
increases stress, was chosen by 77 respondents (29.7%). Then 74 people (28.6%)
has said they became anxious. The third least popular response was depression,
which was chosen by 57 individuals (22%). Self-absorption and making respondents
feel impulsive were both selected by 33 respondents (12.7%). Others, which include
impulsivity, overthinking, procrastination, increasing insecurities, tiredness, and
unproductivity, is the least preferred option. This was selected by 17 people.
Research Question 4: Does the use of technology help you to improve or worsen
the way you act, think, and feel on a daily basis?
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According to the 254 responses of Cuenca Institute Senior High School
Students, most of the students stated that the use of technology improves their daily
lifestyle. 213 students (83.9 %) had agreed that technology usage would benefit the
way they act, think, and feel on a daily basis while 41 students (16.1%) had
disagreed that it would only worsen their lifestyle.
Research Question 5: On a scale of 1 to 10, how confidently can you say that using
technology helps you to develop or nourish your mental wellbeing every day? (Note:
1 is the lowest scale and 10 is the highest scale)

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In this graph, we can see the scale of 7 (Slightly Nourish) with the
highest probability of nourishing of mental wellbeing with 61 respondents (23.6%),
followed by 5 (Slightly struggle) with 57 respondents 22% showing that many people
are in the middle ground. Next up is scale of 8 with 51 respondents 19.7% and scale
of 6 (Neutral) with 47 respondents 18.1% shows that technology nourishes their
mental wellbeing with some flaws. Scale of 9 (Nourish) with 12 (4.6%) of the
respondents shows how close technology can nourish their mentality with few flaws
while scale of 10 (Totally Nourish) with 5 (1.9%) of the respondents shows that
technology can nourish their mentality with no flaws. The scale of 4 (Partly struggle)
with 18 respondents (6.9%) and the scale of 3 (Maybe Struggle) with 5 respondents
(1.9%) and scale of 1 (Not totally nourish) with 3 respondents (1.2%) struggles with
technology in terms of developing or nourishing their mental wellbeing every day. In
conclusion, in our respondents, many people nourish while few people struggle with
their mental wellbeing with technology.
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Research Question 6: On the other hand, on a scale of 1 to 10, how do you think
that using technology in your everyday life can totally damage the way of how you
think, act and feel? (Note: 1 is the lowest scale and 10 is the highest scale.)
According to our respondents from Cuenca Institute Senior Highschool, out
of 259 respondents, 4 (1.6%) respondents said that they were totally unaffected
(scale 2), 11 (4.3%) were unaffected (scale 3), 26 (10.1%) were sometimes
unaffected (scale 4), 71 (27.5%) were either unaffected (scale 5), 42 (16.3%) were
neutral (scale 6), 46 (17.8%) were either affected (scale 7), 34 (13.2%) were
sometimes affected (scale 8), 16 (6.2%) were affected (scale 9), 8 (3.1%) were
greatly affected (scale 10). The highest probability is in the scale of 5, either
unaffected with 71 responses and followed by scale 7, sometimes affected with 46
responses while the lowest probability is at scale 2, totally unaffected with 4
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responses. This states that the majority of the students are either unaffected by the
usage of technology to their way of how they think, act and feel.
Research Question No. 7: Does technology affect your intellectual and emotional
health?
A. Technology affects my intellectual
The graph depicts the way how technology affects the intellectuality of
students. According to the 259 respondents from the Cuenca Institute Senior High
School, 169 students (63.8 %) agree that technology affects their intellect. Followed
by the 72 students (63.8 %) that chose neither agree and next to the 17 students
(6.4%) that selected the strongly agree. Meanwhile, the 7 students (2.6%)
responded to nor disagreed. It shows that the majority of the students agree that
technology has a significant effect on their ability to think and to understand ideas
and information.
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B. Technology affects my emotional health
The graph illustrates the views of the students on how technology affects their
emotional health. According to the 259 respondents from the Cuenca Institute Senior
High School, 146 students (55.7 %) agree that using various technologies affect
their emotional well-being. Followed by the 72 students (27.5.8 %) that chose
neither. Then, 35 students (13.4%) selected strongly agree that technology has a
great effect on their emotional being. Meanwhile, the 9 students (2.6%) responded to
nor disagreed. It shows that the students agree that technology has a significant
effect on the way they manage their thoughts, feelings, and emotions through the
ups and downs of life.
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CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter contains the research findings or analysis from the students who
used technology on their daily basis. It gives an overview of the students' responses
in particular statements and it also contains the recommendation of the researchers.
Summary
The general objective of this research is to determine the effect of technology
usage on the mental health of the Senior High School students in Cuenca Institute
during this pandemic. The researchers surveyed a total of 259 students from the
Senior High School department of Cuenca Institute from STEM, ABM, and HUMSS
respectively. The data was acquired by the researchers using a survey form. They
asked students questions in the form of survey questionnaires via Google forms.
Also, the researcher used descriptive research for determining the effect of
technology usage on the mental health of the Senior High School students in
Cuenca Institute during this pandemic as the method is relevant for their study.
Slovin’s formula was used to determine the sample size with a margin of error of
10%. In addition, the statistical treatments used by the researchers were
Percentage, Weighted Average, and Likert Scale to further analyze the findings of
their research.
The results of this study proves that there is a difference between using
technology, properly and improperly, on the mental health of the students. Wherein,
the proper usage of technology entertains and serves as a form of relaxation to the
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students mental health. Meanwhile, the improper usage of high-tech devices leads
to social media addiction that can worsen their mental health. Also, the usage of
technological devices makes the students improve their daily lifestyle. The use of
technology contributes to the students intellectual and emotional health being.
Conclusions
These statements are the conclusions of the researchers based on the data and
findings gathered from the Cuenca Institute senior high school students.
1. A lot of the students are either unaffected when it comes to their mental
health when using devices.
2. Based on the answers of our respondents, using devices does not have that
much straining for their mental health.
3. Proper use of various technology devices became a great source of
entertainment and relaxation to lessen the anxiety, stress, and sadness that
the students' overall mental health experiences throughout this new normal.
4. Social media addiction is the greatest negative impact of improper usage of
devices on our mental health.
5. Technology helps the students to improve their mental health every day.
6. The use of technology of the students helps them to develop or nourish their
mental health being everyday moderately.
7. The use of technology in everyday life of the students can slightly damage the
way of how they think, act and feel.
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8. The students agree that technology has a significant effect on their ability to
think and to understand ideas and information.
9. Lastly, the students agree that technology has a significant effect on the way
they manage their thoughts, feelings, and emotions through the ups and downs
of life.
Recommendations
The following recommendations were derived from the results and conclusions
of the study.
1. To the senior high school students, take time to refrain from using their
devices to rest their mental health. They must avoid negative contents from
the internet that will affect their emotional and mental well-being.
2. To the guidance counselor they should be more aware of how to handle
students' mental health during this pandemic. They may provide some
information on how students can manage their mental health properly. Also,
they may create sites that can spread awareness on how to take care of the
students mental health during this pandemic.
3. To the teachers, engage with their students in order to check their well-being.
They should educate their students on the possible effects of technology
usage on their health.
4. The institution should be more considerate of their students to know if they’re
struggling especially on their mental health. The institution may conduct
seminars on why students should prioritize taking care of their mental health.
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5. The parents monitor their children’s technology usage and the content they
engage with on the internet. They should always check their son/daughter’s
health, mentally, physical, and emotionally. Support them at all costs.
6. To the future researchers, they need a thorough analysis of their study. They
may add more variables and recent studies regarding the effect of technology
usage on mental health. As well as they must not only focus on the effect of
various technologies but also they may extend it to the environment where
the student or people are in, that is one of the main factors that can affect the
physical and mental health of the individual.
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APPENDIX A
LETTER TO THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
MRS. ANN ABEGAIL R. PEREZ

Officer-in-Charge
Cuenca Institute
Pob. 3, Cuenca, Batangas
SUBJECT: Permission to conduct survey
Dear Mrs. Perez
Good Day!
We, researchers from Grade 12 STEM Romans, send you this letter to ask for your
permission to conduct a study entitled "The Effect of Technology Usage on the
Mental Health of Senior High School Students in Cuenca, Institute during this
Pandemic"
The reason for conducting the study is due to the increase of mental health issues
towards using various technologies during this kind of situation where students are
vulnerable to different high-tech devices. It aims to provide some information about
the effect of using technology on the mental health of the student during this
pandemic. The data will be gathered through surveying google forms. The
researchers assert that the respondents' information would be hidden from the public
and that their identities would be kept anonymous.
The researchers genuinely appreciate your consideration, and your approval will
tremendously help them in achieving the best possible findings and taking necessary
steps to raise student knowledge of the above-mentioned topic.
God Bless you!
Respectfully yours,
EUNICE AVESTRUZ
Research Leader
Noted by:
ELSIE GRACE J. DIMACULANGAN, LPT
Practical Research 2 Adviser
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APPENDIX B
INFORMED CONSENT FORM
The Respondent
Dear Sir/ Ma'am:
The undersigned is a Grade 12 student of Cuenca Institute, Senior High

School Department taking Practical Research 2. As a requirement, we are
conducting research entitled "The Effect of Technology Usage on the Mental
Health of Senior High School Students in Cuenca, Institute during this
Pandemic".
The purpose of the study is to know the different effects of using technology
on the mental health of senior high school students in Cuenca, Institute in the midst
of a pandemic.
In connection with this, we are asking for your time, and voluntary effort to
answer the questionnaires that are important for the completion of the study. Rest
assured that all data gathered from you will be kept at the highest level of
confidentiality. Your positive response will be a valuable contribution to the success
of the study and will be highly appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.

Respectfully yours,
ALIMURONG, EUAN CHRYSLER T.
AVESTRUZ, EUNICE
GUTIERREZ, RANDOLF EIVAN E.
LUNAR, ELISA P.
ROBLES, NESTOR CHRISTIAN U.
PALAY, PHOEBE MARGARET M.
Researchers
Noted by:
ELSIE GRACE J. DIMACULANGAN, LPT

Practical Research 2 Adviser
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APPENDIX C
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
The Effect of Technology Usage to the Mental Health of the Senior High School
Students of Cuenca Institute During the Pandemic
Good day!
The undersigned is a Grade 12 student taking Practical Research 2. As a
requirement, we are conducting research entitled "The Effect of Technology Usage
on the Mental Health of Senior High School Students in Cuenca Institute during this
Pandemic"
In connection with this, we are asking for your time, and voluntary effort to
answer the questionnaires that are important for the completion of the study. Rest
assured that all data gathered from you will be kept at the highest level of
confidentiality. Your positive response will be a valuable contribution to the success
of the study and will be highly appreciated. Thank you very much for your
cooperation.
Respectfully yours,
Eunice Avestruz
Research Leader
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About the Study
This study aims to know the different effects of using technology on the mental
health of senior high school students in Cuenca Institute, amid a pandemic. This
survey format aims to identify the various opinion of the students on how they use
technology and how it may affect their mental health is at this present day. Mental
Health is our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is how we think, feel
and act.
Personal Information
Name (Surname, Given Name, Middle Initial)
Gender
Strand and Section
Survey Questions
Kindly answer the following questions honestly and precisely .Take note that all of
your answers would be accepted and be a great part of this research to grant this
issue.
Question No. 1 : How straining is it for your mental health when you spend most of
your day using your devices?
 Scale of 1 to 10 ( 1 lowest scale and 10 highest scale)
Question No. 2 : What are the benefits of properly using devices to your mental
health?
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 It reduces sadness
 It entertains me
 It provides various knowledge
 It serves as a source of relaxation
 It reduces stress
 It improves my intellectuality
 It reduces my anxiety
 If others, please specify here:_________
Question No. 3 : What are the disadvantages of improperly using you devices to
your mental health?
 Depression
 Anxiety
 Eating disorders
 Self-absorption
 Unhealthy self-centeredness
 Increase stress
 Social Media Addiction
 It makes me impulsive
 It makes me overthink
 If others, please specify here:_________
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Question No. 4 : Is the use of technology helps you to improve or worsen the way
you act, think, and feel on a daily basis?
 Yes
 No
Question No. 5 : On a scale of 1 to 10, how confidently you can say that using
technology can help you to develop or nourish your mental well being everyday?
Question No. 6 : On the other hand on a scale of 1 to 10, how do you think that
using technology in your everyday life can totally damage the way of how you think,
act and feel?
Question No. 7.1 : Technology affects my intellectual
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Neither Agree
 Nor Disagree
Question No. 7.2 : Technology affects my emotional health
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Neither Agree
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Senior High School Department

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Background of the Study

The use of technology is always expanding in our ever-changing world. It has

when physical classrooms gave way to virtual experiences. The COVID-19

pandemic is forcing many schools and universities to implement online learning,

face-to-face lessons to online platform classes has an impact on how students

widespread availability of “digital technology” by which we mean computers, the

internet, mobile devices such as smartphones, and mobile software applications.

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Technology usage refers to the use of technology. It is the application of

practical sciences, to industry or commerce stated from the Reverso Dictionary. It

great impact on how technology is used in homes. Meanwhile, according to

mentalhealth.gov, mental health is defined by our emotional, psychological and

Classroom to improve the interaction between students and teachers, as well as to

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how they function.

linked to a variety of other problems. According to all4kids.org, internet addiction is

becoming a prevalent problem, particularly among younger groups such as

Students' mental health is something we should not overlook; it is something

the challenges brought on by COVID-19, particularly in the field of studies, especially

issues that students face, according to bestcollege.com. This mindset should be

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS

Statement of the Problem

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pandemic, and particularly it responds to the following questions:

Particularly, it responds to the following questions:

technology on the mental health of the students?

Significance of the study

to online classes or blended learning, was brought about by the COVID-19

of this research could be foremost and beneficial, specifically to the following:

School Students of Cuenca Institute, for them to have an idea of how

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technology affects their mental health. In conclusion, the findings may

enlighten them to know their various behaviors while using different

platforms on their mental health.

their mental health issues.

themselves to measure how their children rely either moderately or heavily on

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of people suffering from mental disorders. They will be able to recognize

assessing teens' mental health disorders as a result of the usage of various

technologies during pandemics.

 Psychologist. The findings of these studies may be a pattern for them to

know the several behaviors of the students in using various technologies. It

devices. As well as the outcomes may lighten them to examine the

relationship of misbehavior of every student in using technology that can

significantly affect their mental being.

Scope and Delimitations

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students of Cuenca Institute Senior High School Student S.Y.2020-2021.The

maximum number of respondents of this research is approximately 60 students.

researchers identified the relevant terminology that is frequently mentioned as well

Anxiety - a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent

event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Despair - the complete loss or absence of hope.

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study easier and more efficiently.

Diagnosable - the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by

examination of the symptoms.

can do. Oftentimes, they feel incomplete, unloved, or inadequate.